What is Animal Science?
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View the Animal
Science Slide Show
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Animal Science is concerned with the science and business
of producing domestic livestock species, including but not limited to beef
cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. An animal scientist
applies principles of the biological, physical, and social sciences to the
problems associated with livestock production and management. Animal Science
is also concerned with foods of animal origin: meat, dairy foods, and eggs.
The food industry is one of the largest and most important industries in the United
States. In addition, animal science is
concerned with aspects of companion animals, including their nutrition, care,
and welfare.
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What Career Opportunities Are Available in Animal Science?
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By majoring in animal sciences, you can prepare yourself
for one or more of the many careers related to animal agriculture. Rewarding
career opportunities are available in business, industry, government,
education, and research.
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Livestock production
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Beef cattle
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Cow/calf operations
Stocker or grower programs
Feedlot
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Dairy
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Milk production
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Swine
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Farrowing operations
Grower/finisher operations
Farrow to finish
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Sheep
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Ewe flocks
Wheat pasture growing/finishing programs
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Poultry
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Broiler production
Egg production
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Horses
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Mare Breeding Farm
Training facility
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Livestock feed
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Production
Sales
Distribution
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Veterinary Medicine
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Practice
Research
Product development
Teaching
Inspection
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Meat or dairy foods
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Production
Product development
Quality control
Distribution and marketing
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Livestock promotion and marketing
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Breed organizations
Livestock publications
Livestock sales
Market reporting
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Sales
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Feed
Pharmaceuticals
Agricultural chemicals
Livestock supplies
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Management
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Livestock production enterprises
Sales/marketing companies
Food production/distribution
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Financial institutions
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Banks
Lending agencies
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Service organizations
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Extension
Agriculture agents
4-H agents
Teaching (high school, junior college or university)
Feed/slaughter inspection
Private consulting
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Technology development and application
(Biotechnology)
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Laboratory technical support
Animal caretakers
Research scientists
Genetics and Animal Breeding
Population genetics
Molecular genetics
Genetic engineering
Reproductive management
Endocrinology
Cloning
Embryo technology
Nutrition
Feeding programs
Nutrition/reproduction interactions
Nutrition/health/immunity interactions
Food Science
Product development
Food processing
Fermentation
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JOB TITLES
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Livestock Production Manger
Animal Health Product Sales
Feed Sales/Management
Livestock Equip. Sales/Mgt
Livestock Procurement
Field Representative
Consultant
A.I. Breeding Technician
Livestock Feedlot Operator
Research and Lab Technician
Public Relations Specialist
Market Forecaster
Sales
Technical Representative
Teacher
Researcher
Extension Specialist
Livestock Marketing Spec.
Housing & Environmental Quality Spec.
Livestock Insurance Representative
Animal Scientist
Food/Meat Product Development
Quality Assurance
Food Service Management
Farm Management
Dairy Equipment Specialist
Stable Management
Market Reporter
Meat Grader
Financial Analyst
Financial Representative
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Types of Employers
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Self employed
Feed companies
Animal health firms
Livestock equipment companies
Commercial feedlots
Food/meat processing companies
Universities
Private research firms
Breeding firms
Marketing/commission firms
Insurance companies
Companion animal industry
Stockyard companies
Purebred breed associations
Poultry processors
Zoos
Community colleges
Riding stables
Racetracks
Livestock publications
Radio/TV stations
Veterinary supplies
Federal and State government
Grain companies
Commercial banks
Farm organizations
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